Russia condemns the attack, while the European Union offers “diplomatic” support to the US.
Russia condemns the attack, while the European Union offers “diplomatic” support to the US.
Statements have been issued from Russia and the European Union regarding the US attack on Venezuela. Russia condemned the attacks, while the European Union “diplomatically” and tacitly supported the US attacks.
Russia condemns the attacks
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued the following statement regarding the US attacks on Venezuela;
“This morning, the United States carried out an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This development is extremely concerning and deserving of condemnation.
The justifications put forward for these actions have no factual basis. Ideological hostility has prevailed over pragmatic, businesslike approaches and over efforts to build relationships based on trust and predictability.
Under the present circumstances, it is particularly important to prevent any further escalation and focus on seeking a resolution through dialogue. We believe that all parties with existing grievances should pursue solutions to their problems by engaging in dialogue. We stand ready to assist in these efforts.
Latin America must remain a zone of peace, as it proclaimed itself in 2014, while Venezuela must be guaranteed the right to determine its own future without destructive external interference, particularly of a military nature.
We reaffirm our solidarity with the Venezuelan people and our support for the policy pursued by the Bolivarian leadership to safeguard the country’s national interests and sovereignty.
We support the statement issued by the Venezuelan authorities and the leaders of Latin American countries calling for an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council.
The Russian Embassy in Caracas continues to operate as usual under the current conditions and remains in constant contact with the Venezuelan authorities as well as with Russian nationals in Venezuela. At present, there are no reports of injuries among Russian citizens.”
The European Union offers tacit support to the US
The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, stated that Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro “lacks legitimacy. I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas. The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela,” Kaja Kallas said in a post on social media platform X.
Reiterating the EU’s position regarding the need for transition in Venezuela, she said: “The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition.”
“Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected. We call for restraint,” she urged.
Kallas noted that the safety of EU citizens in the country is “top priority.”